Look, Caitlin Clark is still the face of the Indiana Fever. She's the Rookie of the Year, a top-four MVP finisher, and one of the most explosive players in the WNBA. But here's the twist: her own teammate might just steal some of that MVP thunder this season—and honestly, Clark probably won't mind one bit.

After missing 31 games through injury in 2025, Clark is back and healthy. But the Fever's roster has evolved. Last season, when Clark was sidelined, Kelsey Mitchell stepped up in a huge way, averaging a career-best 20.2 points per game and earning first-team All-WNBA honors. Now, with both guards fully rested for 2026, opposing defenses are going to be locked in on Clark and Mitchell. That leaves a massive opportunity for someone else to shine.

Enter Aliyah Boston. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick has quietly become a force. ESPN's Kareem Copeland recently tipped Boston as a dark-horse MVP candidate for her fourth season, and the logic is solid. "Last season, Boston was tied for sixth in MVP voting, made her first All-Defensive team, first All-WNBA team, and earned a third consecutive All-Star appearance," Copeland wrote. "There's going to be a ton of attention on those two guards, and Boston should be the beneficiary."

What makes this even more exciting? Boston is on the verge of a rare statistical milestone. She's never averaged fewer than 8.2 rebounds per game in her career, and with defenses collapsing on Clark and Mitchell, the paint opens up. Copeland believes a full-season double-double average is within reach—a feat only Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson have managed in the last four years.

For the Fever, a Boston breakout would be a dream scenario. It means the team isn't just a two-player show—it's a legitimate three-headed monster. And for Clark? Having a teammate draw MVP votes only makes the Fever deeper, more dangerous, and closer to a championship. Sometimes the best MVP narrative is the one where your squad wins.